Green Modular Buildings Save You Money

by Kevin Smith Author

Developing “green” buildings has been a trend in commercial construction for some time and that desire has extended to custom modular buildings in NYC. As energy prices continue to climb and the focus on climate change and sustainability become more acute, this trend is likely to escalate even more. The following are the benefits and some techniques you can employ to “green-up” your modular office buildings, construction or office space.

What Green Can Do for You

Utilizing green technology can not only save you money, but it can also reap other, tangible benefits for both your company and your employees, while helping the environment. Specifically, it can:

Reduce Energy / Utility Use

By using natural lighting, solar power, enhanced insulation, natural ventilation, cool roofing systems, insulated windows, sustainable HVAC systems, energy efficient appliances and other green technology, a business can see immediate results in lower energy bills.

Improved Indoor Quality

Implementing green technology also means reducing noise pollution, stress on employees’ eyes and vastly improving air quality. Green materials used in carpet, adhesives, paint and walls help control the release of toxins, allergens and gas in the workplace, which has a direct effect on the air your employees breath. HVAC and duct systems geared towards reducing noise make the workplace quieter. Using natural lighting and artificial lighting that is not as harsh as traditional, modular building lighting makes it easier on employees’ eyes. All that leads to healthier employees, which make more productive and happier employees.

Sustainable Resources

Recycled and reused materials are a major part of green technology. It helps us reuse materials that are still very much viable and reduces pressure on natural resources. It also helps maintain green spaces where these resources are typically harvested, which means more of those resources for future generations.

Reduced Maintenance

Building materials technology has benefited green technology as it has become more durable and requires less maintenance. Green technology typically utilizes less paint as well, so it is naturally less maintenance intensive. It also uses composite materials that last longer than traditional building materials and many are cement based, which extends life longer and requires no painting or maintenance. On the interior, the use of segmented products, like carpet tiles, means that if one area is damaged on a floor, that section needs to be replaced, not the entire floor.

These are just a few of the many innovations that are part of “going green” with custom modular buildings in NYC. If saving money and reducing maintenance needs is high on your list of priorities, custom modular buildings could be the answer for you.